The DSM-5 has diagnostic codes that match both the the International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision, (ICD9) and 10th revision (ICD-10).
a. True
b. False
Q. 2The ordering of diagnoses in the DSM-5 is unimportant because it now uses a single-axis approach making them all equal.
a. True
b. False
Q. 3One of the most important aspects of the DSM classification system is to describe and communicate with other professionals.
a. True
b. False
Q. 4DSM-I was first developed around the turn of the 20th century.
a. True
b. False
Q. 5Why is diagnosis important in the assessment process?
a. It offers one additional means of understanding the whole person.
b. It provides an understanding of the etiology of the mental disorders.
c. It provides different ways of treating the client as a function of the clinician's theoretical orientation. d. All of these are reasons.
Q. 6In the DSM-IV-TR, the GAF scale is used to:
a. assess the cognitive functioning of the client.
b. assess overall functioning of the client.
c. measure ethical decision making ability.
d. measure multicultural awareness.
e. assess mental status.
Q. 7Professionals often use informal diagnostic labels to improve communications to each other. Which of the following is NOT one that you would typically see?
a. Rule-in
b. Provisional
c. Traits
d. By history
e. By self-report
Q. 8A provisional diagnosis should be given in which of the following situations?
a. During the beginning or initial onset of an illness
b. For a temporary or transitory illness
c. When a masters level clinician who is not yet licensed makes the diagnosis
d. When the clinician believes this is the diagnosis but can't yet substantiate
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